Food Truck Convention Catering in Santa Barbara
Best Catering Expertise
By managing food truck daily life from event booking, to online ordering and catering we have cultivated an intimate relationship with great vendors throughout the country and know exactly which truck(s) will suit your needs, from a small neighborhood party to massive corporate events.
- Cities
- 1900+
- Caterings
- 2,000+
- Attendees
- 300,000+
- Cuisines
- 80+
Food Truck Catering for Events in Santa Barbara
Whether you’re throwing a sunset wedding on East Beach, a corporate mixer at the Funk Zone, or a pre-show party outside the Santa Barbara Bowl, nothing elevates the vibe like bringing in food truck catering. Modern trucks roll up with fully self-contained commercial kitchens, so you skip the maze of extra permits, long set-ups, and power drops that old-school tent vendors used to need. In other words, Santa Barbara hosts can focus on the view of the Pacific, not on extension cords.
Best Food Trucks connects you with a fleet that fits any occasion. Looking for authentic Mexican flavor after the Old Spanish Days Fiesta parade on State Street? Book Tacos Pipeye for carne asada tacos that pair perfectly with a cold agua fresca. Craving pan-Latin comfort food for a UCSB alumni reunion? Maravilla Latin Cuisine delivers arepas, empanadas, and that celebratory vibe their name promises.
If your event guests want gourmet twists, park Gloria's Gourmet Kitchen at the curb—her handmade tortillas turn heads all the way down Cabrillo Boulevard. Need crowd-pleasing American comfort food for a beach volleyball tournament at West Beach? Yummy Bird shows up with crispy fried chicken, fusion tacos, and even vegan options, so everyone leaves happy. And for lovers of bold Asian flavors, the rolling woks of DELETE bring sizzling stir-fries without the wait.
From outdoor movie nights on the Courthouse lawn to wine-country concerts in the Santa Ynez foothills, food truck catering for events in Santa Barbara gives your guests more choice, more flavor, and a distinctly local experience—one delicious plate at a time.
Skip the Line and Soak Up Santa Barbara’s Sunshine
When you’re hosting an event in Santa Barbara—whether it’s a tech conference at the Cabrillo Pavilion or a wine release party on the Riviera—the last thing guests want is to burn daylight standing in line. Best Food Trucks integrates a cutting-edge online ordering system that lets attendees place their orders right from their phones, then wander back to the Mission Rose Garden or catch that Channel Islands view until a text alerts them their food is ready.
The process couldn’t be easier: share a custom pre-order link with invitees, they choose a pickup window before the event kicks off, and our food trucks roll up ready to fire the tickets. From tri-tip tacos to vegan grain bowls, the food shows up exactly when they want it. No crowding, no guesswork—just fast, fresh food truck catering for events in Santa Barbara.
Online ordering paired with top-tier food truck catering keeps the spotlight on your Santa Barbara event while still delivering the exceptional eats our coastal city is famous for. Let your guests savor the scene, not the queue.
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Streamlined Requests
With our quick and simple online catering form, you can request food trucks for your next event in a matter of minutes, specifying your guest count, budget and dates.
Choose Your Favorites
After you submit a catering request to us, our team will check availability for you and send over a list of amazing food truck menus to browse through (try not to drool).
Simplified Payments
Once you've decided on which truck you'd like to book, confirming them is as easy as clicking a button. All payments are handled securely on our website for ease of booking.
Pre-Ordering
If your meal time is limited, our staff will work with you to coordinate an online pre-order system where meals are predetermined and handed out hot during service.
Support Team
Our dedicated support team will be with you every step of the way from planning to organizing to grubbing your little heart out. With every event you'll have a dedicated member of our team available in case anything should arise.
Corporate Portal
With customizable features, executives can set up their own account, add a credit card and let their employees order as they want from the food truck or set spending limits.
They talk about us
4.64 (160,542 reviews)
Lesley I.
14 August 2025
Everything was great but no one knew they could get a cookie, the sign for the type of pizza's and the cookie was not very visible. The team did a great job, food was hot and delicious (salad very good). We had some happy campers.
Lily F.
11 August 2025
Marcus was super nice and helpful!!
Mandi J.
11 August 2025
The service was amazing and fast! The food, of course, was awesome too! Thank you for helping our event be successful!
Jessica H.
7 August 2025
They were on time and ready to serve when requested. The mini donuts were fresh and delicious.
Karina M.
4 August 2025
Lupita's Tacos were incredible - I've received positive feedback from attendees! The food was great! I really appreciated the pre-packaging, it made everything go by so smoothly and the line was never too long. And communication up to the event was great. My one suggestion would be to label the pre-packaging so people know what type of meat is inside the burritos/tacos, instead of having to open each container. But other than that, amazing! Will definitely keep them in mind for future events :)
Dominique P.
29 July 2025
The food was delicious and the service was amazing 10/10!
Jocelyn C.
28 July 2025
Great food and amazing service. Will definitely book again!
Alyse K.
24 July 2025
Food was great. Our client loved it and super fast turnaround. Served 50+ people in under 40 mins. I would recommend and I will book again.
Murphy H.
22 July 2025
Shug's was amazing!! The owner was such a lovely lady and everyone LOVED the ice cream truck. They made our grand opening amazing! Thank you!!
Heidi M.
2 July 2025
On behalf of the Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine, I wanted to thank you for being a part of our Summer Picnic. The food truck was a huge hit with our staff—people really enjoyed the quality of the food, the service, and the overall experience. Your team was punctual, well-organized, and very professional throughout the event. The ordering process moved smoothly, and we received great feedback from attendees about both the food and the friendliness of your staff. We truly appreciate your partnership and would absolutely consider working with you again for future events. Thank you again for helping make our event a success!
